The French army had around 1,000 personnel in Chad. Djamouss added that the 31 January deadline for France to remove forces for good was "imperative", "irreversible" and "non-negotiable".
Chad's top diplomat said that he had "no problem" with France but that French leaders "had to learn to respect Africans." Koulamallah noted the "key role" played by Africa and Chad in the ...
In November 2024, the Chad government stated that their decision does not change the historical friendship and relations with France. What this means in practical terms is still unclear.